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Month: October, 2022
Bryan Sullivan Speaks to Los Angeles Times on Kanye West Streams in Wake of Controversy
Category: News, Press | Thursday, October 27th, 2022 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan Speaks to Los Angeles Times on Kanye West Streams in Wake of Controversy
Bryan Sullivan spoke to the Los Angeles Times about why Kanye West’s music has remained available on major streaming platforms, such as Spotify and Apple Music, following the rapper’s recent antisemitic remarks. The article, entitled, “Why Spotify and Apple Music haven’t pulled Kanye West’s songs,” explains that even though a number of brands have cut ties with West since the scandal, it may be more difficult from a contractual standpoint for streaming platforms to do the same.
According to Bryan, Apple Music and Spotify may first be required to obtain permission from the music publisher or recording studios. He explains, “It all depends on what the contract says.” Without a contract in place, the streaming platforms may be able to remove all his music.
Read the full article below.
“Why Spotify and Apple Music haven’t pulled Kanye West’s songs” – Los Angeles Times
Bryan Sullivan Quoted in The Hollywood Reporter on ‘Rust’ Settlement
Category: News, Press | Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 | Comments Off on Bryan Sullivan Quoted in The Hollywood Reporter on ‘Rust’ Settlement
Bryan Sullivan was recently featured in The Hollywood Reporter’s article “Inside the Secret ‘Rust’ Settlement: Why Did Halyna Hutchins’ Widower Drop His Suit to Become an Executive Producer?” The article examines the options available to Matthew Hutchins and the film’s producers during the suit, and why the late cinematographer’s husband ultimately decided to settle.
In the article, Bryan explained why the film’s producers operated under Rust Movie Productions (RMP), a limited liability corporation, and the impact it had on this case. He noted, “the whole point of creating [Rust Movie Productions] is for liability purposes.”
Bryan’s insight was also featured in a subsequent article in The Hollywood Reporter which examines how the creation of Rust Movie Productions LLC was an attempt by ‘Rust’ producers to use the LLC as a shield.
Click below to read the full articles.
Farce on Top of Tragedy: ‘Rust’ Producers Escape Accountability – The Hollywood Reporter